Wines made from Cabernet blanc grapes of Moldova
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Moldova.
More informations about the variety Cabernet blanc
Interspecific cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and a long-unknown grape variety - that would be Regent - obtained in 1991 by Valentin Blattner from Soyhières (Switzerland) and propagated by Volker Freytag (Germany). No resistance gene has been identified to either mildew or powdery mildew. Cabernet blanc can be found in Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Italy, England, etc., but is still little known in France.
More informations about the wines of Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, one of many former Soviet states in that region. It is separated from the western shores of the Black Sea by the province of Odessa in Southern Ukraine and Lies just North of Romania and Bulgaria). Moldova gained independence from Russia in 1991. It is now officially called the Republic of Moldova.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Cabernet blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- White peachPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet blanc
News about the grape variety Cabernet blanc
Walls’ hidden gems: Clos de la Bonnette, Condrieu
How do we define a great winemaking estate? Extraordinary terroir, winemaking excellence and a long track record for quality are three criteria that spring to mind. Clos de la Bonnette can only claim the first two, as Isabelle Guiller-Montabonnet has only been making wine since 2009. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for eight Clos de la Bonnette wines As for the third element, however, I suspect it’s only a matter of time. {"content":"PC9wPgo8cD48ZGl2I ...
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By 1965, the vineyards of Condrieu had largely been abandoned – phylloxera and two world wars had decimated the place and its people. There were just 8ha of vines remaining on these granite slopes. If it weren’t for the hard work of a few steadfast vignerons, the appellation might have disappeared entirely, reclaimed by the forest. Thankfully, Condrieu survived and has since flourished – but great appellations have been lost before. We know this because some have recently been rediscovered. In f ...